PGR Overview

Having achieved University status in 2005 and research degree awarding powers in 2009, Liverpool Hope University has embarked on a strategic programme of change to sustain its academic ambitions and secure its distinctiveness in the future. The objective has been to establish a high quality ‘teaching led, research informed’ University, while reaching out to the most able from disadvantaged backgrounds. As the only ecumenical university in Europe, with over 7,000 students, Liverpool Hope works closely with faith partners locally, nationally and internationally, to provide access to a high quality learning environment and an educational philosophy to ‘educate in the round’, developing graduates with a sense of social responsibility and good global citizenship.

The University focus on excellence in research and scholarship is reflected in the latest REF submission, in which the University submitted work to 12 Units of Assessment. Selection of staff for inclusion in the submission was based on an internal review of research (using independent external advisers) and as a result 54% of eligible academic staff were returned for REF 2014. This represents a substantial increase from the previous RAE 2008 exercise and gives a promising picture of the University’s research profile, which reveals significant amount at internationally excellent quality.

To support this, the University has devoted significant time, energy and resources to developing its research profile. These pages are designed to support staff who are supporting PGR studies from a variety of backgrounds.

Useful contacts:

In the first instance all staff queries should be directed to the Faculty Postgraduate Research Coordinators

Supervisor Training

Liverpool Hope University is committed to supporting our PGR students with not only with colleagues with the right research background, but also with the skills required to supervise students through to successful completion of their programme.

2017/18 Programme

All Postgraduate Research Directors of Study and Supervisors must attend one of Annual Update sessions in each academic year

All Postgraduate Research Directors of Study, Supervisors new to postgraduate research supervision or new to postgraduate research supervision at Hope must attend -

One of the Annual Update sessions and a session on each the following:

Director of Studies training (only mandatory to DoS)

Postgraduate Research – Structures and Procedures

Postgraduate Research Skills Scheme

Postgraduate Research Annual Monitoring

Ethics Training

Any supervisor applying to be appointed to the role of Independent Chair of PhD/MPhil/EdD examination panel must attend a session on Acting as an Independent Chair of PhD/MPhil/EdD panel

Supervisors are encouraged to attend any of the other sessions offered

To book onto any of the sessions below, please visit the Online Store.

Date

Lead

Event

Time

5th October 2017

Janet Speake

Director of Studies Training - Particularly for new intake of PhD Scholarships

12pm - 2pm

12th October 2017

All

PGR Induction

9:30am - 12pm

13th October 2017

Alan Hodkinson

Supervisor Forum: Reflecting on AMR

1pm - 2pm

17th October 2017

CREATIVE CAMPUS

Janet Speake

PGR Supervisor Annual Update - Compulsory for supervisors who did not attend last academic year; those who are new to PGR supervision at Hope

Mitigating Circumstances

AMR Reminder - Issues from 2017/17

*Mandatory session for all supervisors or director of studies

12pm - 2pm

27th October 2017

Janet Speake

Acting as independent chair of PhD/MPhil/EdD panel

12pm - 1pm

2nd November 2017

Janet Speake

Repeat Session -

Compulsory for supervisors who did not attend last academic year; those who are new to PGR supervision at Hope

Mitigating Circumstances

AMR Reminder - Issues from 2017/17

*Mandatory session for all supervisors or director of studies

12pm - 1pm

1pm - 2pm

10th November 2017

Janet Speake

Confirmation of Registration Events: Process and Practice

12pm - 1pm

14th November 2017

Denise Roche

Ethics training for Sciences

12:30pm - 2pm

17th November 2017

Janet Speake

Acting in the role of Chair of Confirmations of Registration Events

1pm - 2pm

23rd November 2017

Janet Speake

Acting as an Internal Research Degree Examiner

12pm - 1pm

28th November 2017

Daniel Jeyaraj

Ethics Training

12pm - 1pm

7th December 2017

Janet Speake

Confirmation Events: Process and practice (repeat session)

1pm - 2pm

7th December 2017

Cathy Walsh

PGR for new supervisors

1pm - 2pm

8th December 2017

Alan Hodkinson

Supervisor Forum

12pm - 1pm

12th December 2017

Daniel Jeyaraj

Acting as an External Research Degree Examiner

1pm - 2pm

Audio Guides

For supervisors requiring a quick refresher, or immediate guidance to our PGR Regulations and/or PGR Code of Practice we have developed a helpful set of four audio guides to talk you through the processes.

Confirmation of Registration Event for PhD

Annual Monitoring

Annual Monitoring is the formal progression point in the academic year for our doctoral programmes. Queries regarding the Annual Monitoring process should be directed to your Faculty PGR Coordinator in the first instance.

University of Liverpool Award Students

Liverpool Hope Award Students

Oral Examinations

There are a range of examination forms which apply to specific courses, please ensure you are using the appropriate form for your students. Queries regarding the examination process should be directed to your Faculty PGR Coordinator in the first instance.

Mid Point Review Form

HEI Partners

Liverpool Hope University is a teaching-led, research-informed university which aims for excellence in all aspects of its provision. An important element of that excellence will be working with organisations locally, nationally and internationally to enhance both the student experience and the academic profile and success of the University.

Within the area of Postgraduate Research we are the awarding board for doctoral awards at:

Maryvale is both a place of worship and a specialist Institute, providing distance learning opportunities in Catholic Theology, Evangelisation, Catechesis, Philosophy, Ministry and Religious Education at every level from short, informal courses to BAs, MAs and research degrees. The range of levels offered enables students from all backgrounds to develop their full potential and obtain nationally and internationally recognised qualifications.

Newman is a values-driven university where students are central to all that the university does. Students are encouraged to engage with theories and concepts, discuss ideas with tutors and become self-motivated, independent learners and creative thinkers able to make a difference in the world. Their Patron Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman wrote extensively about universities and argued that the role of the university is to train the mind rather than fill it with information. He was a fine tutor who made time for his students. His work underpins much of the understanding of multiple modes of intelligence and understanding that continues to influence modern educational practice.

On 23rd January 2014, St Mary's University College, Twickenham, was awarded full university title by the Privy Council and became St Mary's University, Twickenham. Established in 1850 as a Catholic teacher training college, St Mary's has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and the granting of university title is an exciting milestone in its history. With an original intake of just six students, St Mary's has now grown to around 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across four academic Schools.

Regulations and Code of Practice

Staff and students at our partner institutions are expected to adhere to the same PGR regulations and code of practice used at Liverpool Hope. However, to reflect the specific context of our partners we have developed a version which is applicable in terminology for ease of use by our partners.

Procedural Guidance

Forms

Special forms suitable for use by staff at our PGR Partners have been developed, and links to these are shown below. For procedures not covered by these forms, please use the main forms on the PGR Regs and Forms tabs on the PGR Information for Staff page.

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PGR Overview

Having achieved University status in 2005 and research degree awarding powers in 2009, Liverpool Hope University has embarked on a strategic programme of change to sustain its academic ambitions and secure its distinctiveness in the future. The objective has been to establish a high quality ‘teaching led, research informed’ University, while reaching out to the most able from disadvantaged backgrounds. As the only ecumenical university in Europe, with over 7,000 students, Liverpool Hope works closely with faith partners locally, nationally and internationally, to provide access to a high quality learning environment and an educational philosophy to ‘educate in the round’, developing graduates with a sense of social responsibility and good global citizenship.

The University focus on excellence in research and scholarship is reflected in the latest REF submission, in which the University submitted work to 12 Units of Assessment. Selection of staff for inclusion in the submission was based on an internal review of research (using independent external advisers) and as a result 54% of eligible academic staff were returned for REF 2014. This represents a substantial increase from the previous RAE 2008 exercise and gives a promising picture of the University’s research profile, which reveals significant amount at internationally excellent quality.

To support this, the University has devoted significant time, energy and resources to developing its research profile. These pages are designed to support staff who are supporting PGR studies from a variety of backgrounds.

Useful contacts:

In the first instance all staff queries should be directed to the Faculty Postgraduate Research Coordinators

Supervisor Training

Liverpool Hope University is committed to supporting our PGR students with not only with colleagues with the right research background, but also with the skills required to supervise students through to successful completion of their programme.

2017/18 Programme

All Postgraduate Research Directors of Study and Supervisors must attend one of Annual Update sessions in each academic year

All Postgraduate Research Directors of Study, Supervisors new to postgraduate research supervision or new to postgraduate research supervision at Hope must attend -

One of the Annual Update sessions and a session on each the following:

Director of Studies training (only mandatory to DoS)

Postgraduate Research – Structures and Procedures

Postgraduate Research Skills Scheme

Postgraduate Research Annual Monitoring

Ethics Training

Any supervisor applying to be appointed to the role of Independent Chair of PhD/MPhil/EdD examination panel must attend a session on Acting as an Independent Chair of PhD/MPhil/EdD panel

Supervisors are encouraged to attend any of the other sessions offered

To book onto any of the sessions below, please visit the Online Store.

Date

Lead

Event

Time

5th October 2017

Janet Speake

Director of Studies Training - Particularly for new intake of PhD Scholarships

12pm - 2pm

12th October 2017

All

PGR Induction

9:30am - 12pm

13th October 2017

Alan Hodkinson

Supervisor Forum: Reflecting on AMR

1pm - 2pm

17th October 2017

CREATIVE CAMPUS

Janet Speake

PGR Supervisor Annual Update - Compulsory for supervisors who did not attend last academic year; those who are new to PGR supervision at Hope

Mitigating Circumstances

AMR Reminder - Issues from 2017/17

*Mandatory session for all supervisors or director of studies

12pm - 2pm

27th October 2017

Janet Speake

Acting as independent chair of PhD/MPhil/EdD panel

12pm - 1pm

2nd November 2017

Janet Speake

Repeat Session -

Compulsory for supervisors who did not attend last academic year; those who are new to PGR supervision at Hope

Mitigating Circumstances

AMR Reminder - Issues from 2017/17

*Mandatory session for all supervisors or director of studies

12pm - 1pm

1pm - 2pm

10th November 2017

Janet Speake

Confirmation of Registration Events: Process and Practice

12pm - 1pm

14th November 2017

Denise Roche

Ethics training for Sciences

12:30pm - 2pm

17th November 2017

Janet Speake

Acting in the role of Chair of Confirmations of Registration Events

1pm - 2pm

23rd November 2017

Janet Speake

Acting as an Internal Research Degree Examiner

12pm - 1pm

28th November 2017

Daniel Jeyaraj

Ethics Training

12pm - 1pm

7th December 2017

Janet Speake

Confirmation Events: Process and practice (repeat session)

1pm - 2pm

7th December 2017

Cathy Walsh

PGR for new supervisors

1pm - 2pm

8th December 2017

Alan Hodkinson

Supervisor Forum

12pm - 1pm

12th December 2017

Daniel Jeyaraj

Acting as an External Research Degree Examiner

1pm - 2pm

Audio Guides

For supervisors requiring a quick refresher, or immediate guidance to our PGR Regulations and/or PGR Code of Practice we have developed a helpful set of four audio guides to talk you through the processes.

Confirmation of Registration Event for PhD

Annual Monitoring

Annual Monitoring is the formal progression point in the academic year for our doctoral programmes. Queries regarding the Annual Monitoring process should be directed to your Faculty PGR Coordinator in the first instance.

University of Liverpool Award Students

Liverpool Hope Award Students

Oral Examinations

There are a range of examination forms which apply to specific courses, please ensure you are using the appropriate form for your students. Queries regarding the examination process should be directed to your Faculty PGR Coordinator in the first instance.

Mid Point Review Form

HEI Partners

Liverpool Hope University is a teaching-led, research-informed university which aims for excellence in all aspects of its provision. An important element of that excellence will be working with organisations locally, nationally and internationally to enhance both the student experience and the academic profile and success of the University.

Within the area of Postgraduate Research we are the awarding board for doctoral awards at:

Maryvale is both a place of worship and a specialist Institute, providing distance learning opportunities in Catholic Theology, Evangelisation, Catechesis, Philosophy, Ministry and Religious Education at every level from short, informal courses to BAs, MAs and research degrees. The range of levels offered enables students from all backgrounds to develop their full potential and obtain nationally and internationally recognised qualifications.

Newman is a values-driven university where students are central to all that the university does. Students are encouraged to engage with theories and concepts, discuss ideas with tutors and become self-motivated, independent learners and creative thinkers able to make a difference in the world. Their Patron Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman wrote extensively about universities and argued that the role of the university is to train the mind rather than fill it with information. He was a fine tutor who made time for his students. His work underpins much of the understanding of multiple modes of intelligence and understanding that continues to influence modern educational practice.

On 23rd January 2014, St Mary's University College, Twickenham, was awarded full university title by the Privy Council and became St Mary's University, Twickenham. Established in 1850 as a Catholic teacher training college, St Mary's has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and the granting of university title is an exciting milestone in its history. With an original intake of just six students, St Mary's has now grown to around 5,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students across four academic Schools.

Regulations and Code of Practice

Staff and students at our partner institutions are expected to adhere to the same PGR regulations and code of practice used at Liverpool Hope. However, to reflect the specific context of our partners we have developed a version which is applicable in terminology for ease of use by our partners.

Procedural Guidance

Forms

Special forms suitable for use by staff at our PGR Partners have been developed, and links to these are shown below. For procedures not covered by these forms, please use the main forms on the PGR Regs and Forms tabs on the PGR Information for Staff page.

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